Laura Welch Bush

Background

Mrs. Laura Welch Bush serves as a Partner of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in publicizing The Heart Truth, which is that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in America. Mrs. Bush is Honorary Ambassador for the United Nations Literacy Decade, serves as an international spokesperson for efforts to educate people throughout the world, especially women and girls. She is actively involved in issues of national and global concern, with a particular ... emphasis on education, health care and human rights. She was First Lady of the United States of America. As the leader of President Bush's Helping America's Youth initiative, Mrs. Bush is listening to the concerns of young people, parents, and community leaders throughout the country and drawing attention to programs that help children avoid risky behaviors like drug and alcohol use, early sexual activity, and violence. She's highlighting the need of every child to have a caring adult role model in her life - whether that adult is a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or mentor. Mrs. Bush educates women about their risks and emphasizes the importance of healthy eating, exercise, and preventive screenings. She served as a public school librarian. Mrs. Bush serves as Honorary Chairman and Trustee of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She served as Honorary Co-Chairperson of Boys & Girls Clubs Of America. She serves as a Member of The Council at National Museum of African American History and Culture. She serves as Trustee of Southern Methodist University. She served as Member of Board of Governors of Boys & Girls Clubs Of America. Mrs. Bush holds a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of Texas in 1973.

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